Thomas E. "Tom" Rosia

April 27, 1945 - June 15, 2021

Thomas E. “Tom” Rosia, age 76, of Hamlin, NY, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at David Simpson Hospice House, Cleveland, OH. He was born April 27, 1945 in Canton, OH. Tom grew up in Maximo, OH amongst dear family and lifelong friends. Tom attended gradeschool at St. Joseph’s (Maximo) and high school at Marlington. Mr. Rosia retired after 35 years as an Administrator from State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport. Tom was a graduate of Syracuse University class of 1967. While at Syracuse, Tom played football as center, participating in both the Sugar and Gator Bowls. Tom subsequently completed his master’s degree at SUNY Brockport. To know Tom was truly a blessing. With a deep faith, kind heart, quick wit, and a brilliant sense of humor, Tom brought smiles to those who knew him. Tom was a devoted husband, father, papa and friend. Survivors include his wife of 43 years: Mary M. Rosia; son: James M. “Jim” (Tiffani) Rosia; grand-daughters: Gracelyn, Noelle and Claire; sister in law: Mary Ellen Rosia; brother in law: James Breiding and many beloved nieces and nephews. Preceding Tom in death are his infant daughter: Bethany Ann Rosia; parents: Paul and Geneva Rosia and siblings: Paul Rosia, Eileen (Dean “Hal”) Brooks and Mary L. Breiding. The family will receive friends from 11:00 - 12:00 pm., Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Saint Joseph Church, 12055 Easton St. NE, Alliance, OH 44601 A funeral mass will be 12:00 pm., Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the church. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Alliance, OH. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center, 750 West Broadway Suite 2R, Long Beach, NY 11561, or their website https://lewybodyresourcecenter.org/donate/ Arrangements entrusted to Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com